"bitch out" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 怂了（俚语）
• 临阵退缩（俚语）

Definition

临阵退缩，因害怕或紧张而不敢去做原本答应的事；非常口语化，稍带粗俗色彩。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

极为口语化，有侮辱性，一般只在朋友间或年轻人中使用。经常与“of”连用（如 “bitch out of something”）。强于“chicken out”。

Examples

He was going to ask her out but bitched out at the last minute.

他本来要邀请她约会，但最后一刻**怂了**。

Don’t bitch out—just try it!

别**怂了**——试试看吧！

She promised to ride the rollercoaster but bitched out.

她答应坐过山车，但最后**怂了**。

I was ready to quit my job, but then I totally bitched out.

我本来准备辞职，但后来我**临阵退缩**了。

Don’t bitch out of the presentation—you’ll do fine.

别在演讲时**怂**——你一定行的。

He acts so tough, but he always bitches out when it’s time to speak up.

他总是一副很强硬的样子，但一到要发言就**怂了**。